World Languages and Literatures - NKU

10/15/2026

We had a fantastic time yesterday at the inaugural installment of the History and World Languages & Literatures Departments' "United We Eat: Explorations of Food, History and Culture" collaborative event series. Our topic was "Potatoes, Tomatoes, Corn and Chocolate: New World Foods that Transformed World Cuisine" and Dr. Jonathan Reynolds of NKU's Department of History gave an fun and informative lecture on the history of these and other "New World" foods. Students and faculty sampled traditional and not-so-traditional dishes from the Spanish-speaking world and beyond that included Causa peruna provided by , Cachapas con queso, Elote salad, Tortilla de patata, Rajma masala, Bean dip, Pico de gallo, and of course, chocolate! A huge thanks to everyone who attended and who helped to make the event a success! Northern Kentucky University: History Department NKU College of Arts and Sciences Northern Kentucky University

09/14/2026

PICTIONARY (AND MORE!) with Wednesday, September 16th in MEP 304 at 5:30 pm!

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09/14/2026

Northern Kentucky University's Spanish Club Salsa on the Square -- Join NKU Spanish Club friends on Thursday, September 24th from 7 to 10 pm for Salsa music and dance lessons on Fountain Square in Cincinnati.

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08/18/2026

¡Vámonos a España! The NKU Alumni Association is planning for its next alumni trip to Spain that will take place in Spring 2027. WLL's Dr. Caryn Connelly will be one of the co-leads on the trip that will start in Madrid, then onto Valencia, and finally to Barcelona. Further details, including information on upcoming info sessions can be found below! NKU Office of Education Abroad NKU College of Arts and Sciences

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07/10/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues on the publication of "Student Experiential Philanthropy: Investing Time, Talent, and Treasure into the Community"! This book focuses on the Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project at Northern Kentucky University, showcasing innovative teaching practices and highlighting outcomes of this community-engaged initiative.

The book was edited by three professors and administrators connected to NKU: Dr. Megan Downing (Political Science, Criminal Justice, & Organizational Leadership), Dr. Shauna Reilly (Outreach & Engagement), and Dr. Kajsa Larson (formerly World Languages & Literatures). A number of other NKU professors (current and former) wrote chapters about using student philanthropy in different ways and across various disciplines, including public administration, organizational leadership, world languages, social work, communications, marketing, English, history, music, computer science, and kinesiology.

Dr. Julie Olberding, MPA Director and Professor, contributed two chapters to the book. She wrote a chapter on the "indirect giving" model, which involves a class partnering with a foundation or corporation and students evaluating real grant applications and making funding recommendations. Also, Dr. Olberding co-authored a chapter with Dr. Downing that examines "e-student philanthropy" in fully online classes across multiple disciplines, using data from both students and faculty.

To learn more about the book and/or pre-order, please visit the publisher's web site (Bloomsbury U.S.): https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/experiential-student-philanthropy-9781350549241/.

05/04/2026

Two Films by NKU Grad Camilo Idrobo This Week at the Esquire

See Idrobo's two films Friday, May 8, at the Esquire Theatre. Ticket proceeds will entirely benefit the LULAC Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships, the same scholarship that allowed Idrobo to come to America. For more information, visit the Esquire’s website.

https://www.citybeat.com/arts/from-ecuador-to-cincinnati-uc-filmmaker-shares-immigrant-stories-on-the-big-screen/

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04/27/2026

Find out more about the new Spanish Club starting Fall semester while enjoying some sweet treats at the Spanish Club Bake Sale this Wednesday, April 29th from 10 am to Noon in the SU 2nd Floor Lobby.

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04/20/2026

To our World Languages & Literatures Awardees this 20205-2026 Academic Year!!

Madeline Fitch - Outstanding French Minor
Chole Cecil - Outstanding Japanese Major
Andrea Saavedra Ferreira - Outstanding Spanish Minor
Cristina Toro - Outstanding Spanish Minor
Asia Fleming - Best Latin

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03/16/2026

NKU World Languages & Literatures Majors, Minors and Language Friends--
come enjoy PIZZA LUNCH with WLL faculty and staff for good conversation about studying languages at NKU.

Come Enjoy Lunch WEDNESDAY // 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM // MEP 4th Floor WLL Atrium (East Wing)

Enjoy pizza, salad, dessert, beverages and good conversation!

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03/16/2026

Albertine Cinémathèque Festival of French Films at NKU THIS WEEK

For six weeks beginning March 19th, we will be screening a different French movie every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Otto M. Budig Theater (UC 2nd floor). The screenings are free and open to everyone. Following each movie, a faculty member from one of those departments will lead a discussion of the film.

The festival is hosted by World Languages & Literatures, Department of English and School of Media & Communication along with the UC Blue Ash French Program.

LINK TO FULL FESTIVAL WEBSITE
https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/departments/english/news-events/french-film-festival.html

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